REFINANCING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

refinancing

verb

present participle of refinance

as in financing

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defunding

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Cloud providers are capturing the first commercial returns, with chipmakers selling the picks and shovels and Wall Street financing the build-out.

— Amit Joshi, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
The consortium was tasked with designing, building and financing the project, and operating and maintaining the people mover for 25 years after its completion.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of financing

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Never fully accepted by China and Russia and resented by newly assertive middle powers, its main financial backers—the American people—have lost interest in underwriting its further development.

— Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Insurance, however, wasn't as good, with underwriting earnings falling 13% and insurance investment income dropping 9%.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of underwriting

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From 1908 until his death in 1947, he was largely confined to the property’s main home under specialized psychiatric care, while Katherine lived elsewhere, diligently funding research to find a cure.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
But by funding facilities and administrative costs normally borne by the schools, states are freeing universities to use their own dollars for other purposes.

— David A. Lieb, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of funding

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Gut bacteria are integral to human physiology, aiding digestion, synthesizing vitamins and other beneficial compounds, regulating immune responses, and helping prevent colonization by harmful microorganisms.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
How sad that aiding much healthier and happier living comes with baseless lawsuits.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of aiding

Verb

Nate Bailey, the former head of Atlanta’s firefighter union, says he was retaliated against after advocating for better working conditions.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Kathe Conlon, who is advocating for better 9/11 memorial care, helped search for victims on ground zero nearly 25 years ago.

— Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of advocating

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Tubman asked Douglass to write a letter endorsing her character and accomplishments for inclusion in the book.

— Katie Angell Britannica Editors Aug. 24, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Abdul El-Sayed endorsing you as the next majorityLeader if Democrats retake control of the Senate.

— NBC news, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of endorsing

Verb

While the party isn’t formally backing a District 6 candidate because the runoff features two Democrats, Moore Russell offered her own public backing of incumbent Mike Scott.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Founded by Kemmu and Nihalani, the company has positioned itself around backing stories described as authentic and character-driven, aiming to balance creative ambition with commercial appeal.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of backing

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